The 11 new works by Kevin de Choisy available from Online Ceramics give you the widest variety of his work available anywhere on the web. Kevin is a long established Glastonbury based potter who noted for the quality of his glazes.
Teapot by Kevin de Choisy
Kevin only joined Online Ceramics last autumn and he soon became a firm favourite. This is due to three reasons; he has become an elder statesmen of the UK studio pottery world, his work maintains consistently high standards and he keeps his prices incredibly competitive for a potter of his stature.
Online Ceramics took a train at Easter to see Jack Doherty who is based in the Leach Pottery in St Ives, Cornwall. It was a two-hour journey from Plymouth through some of the most picturesque countryside in the UK. Once we reached St Ives we popped into Porthminster Gallery to take a look at the Craig Underhill exhibition (whose work is also available on this site). We then walked all the way up from the bay to the Leach Pottery.
Jack Doherty soda fired bowl
First, we had a look around the Leach Pottery Gallery that had a great selection of other ceramic artists works including some more Online Ceramics potters. We then cut through the Museum to see Jack in his studio. It’s always great fun to go passed those ‘no public access’ signs! Jack showed us around his studio, we then went on to the studio where the Leach tableware is produced.
Jack Doherty holding a soda fired bowl
Time flew by, then disaster! We ran out of time to choose the pieces for Online Ceramics. We had booked tickets to see the Welsh National Opera that evening in Plymouth and didn’t want to miss it, so we left empty handed. However, Peter Ward was very keen to include Jack’s work so made a special visit two days later and with Jack, picked twelve first-rate examples of his work.
Barry Stedman has joined Online Ceramics growing list of outstanding British potters. Barry’s work is incredible painterly and he doesn’t shy away from marking his canvas of clay. Barry uses a palate of green, red and blue with black on a red earthenware body that has been dipped in white slip.
Vessels by Barry Stedman
Most of Barry’s pots have been thrown and altered. His decoration is loosely applied with intense colour that he has emphasised with the use of black oxides and sgraffito lines that cut through the white slip to reveal the red body. The final touch is the way in which he often leaves the focal points of his pots unglazed.
